# Utah Code § 20A-2-101.5: Convicted felons -- Restoration of right to vote and right to hold office

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 20A-2-101.5
- **Heading:** Convicted felons -- Restoration of right to vote and right to hold office
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 20A / Chapter 20A-2 / § 20A-2-101.5

## Text

(1) As used in this section, "convicted felon" means a person convicted of a felony in any state or federal court of the United States. (2) Each convicted felon's right to register to vote and to vote in an election is restored when: (a) the felon is sentenced to probation; (b) the felon is granted parole; or (c) the felon has successfully completed the term of incarceration to which the felon was sentenced. (3) Except as provided by Subsection (4), a convicted felon's right to hold elective office is restored when: (a) all of the felon's felony convictions have been expunged; or (b) (i) 10 years have passed since the date of the felon's most recent felony conviction; (ii) the felon has paid all court-ordered restitution and fines; and (iii) for each felony conviction that has not been expunged, the felon has: (A) completed probation in relation to the felony; (B) been granted parole in relation to the felony; or (C) successfully completed the term of incarceration associated with the felony. (4) An individual who has been convicted of a grievous sexual offense, as defined in Section 76-1-101.5, against a child, may not hold the office of State Board of Education member or local school board member.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101 § 20A-2-101. Eligibility for registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101.1 § 20A-2-101.1. Preregistering to vote.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101.3 § 20A-2-101.3. Convicted misdemeanants -- Restoration of right to vote or hold office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.3.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-101.5 § 20A-2-101.5. Convicted felons -- Restoration of right to vote and right to hold office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_101.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-102 § 20A-2-102. Registration a prerequisite to voting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_102.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-102.5 § 20A-2-102.5. Voter registration deadline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_102.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-103 § 20A-2-103. Special elections -- Lists of voters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_103.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-104 § 20A-2-104. Voter registration form -- Registered voter lists -- Fees for copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_104.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-105 § 20A-2-105. Determining residency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_105.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-107 § 20A-2-107. Designating or changing party affiliation -- Times permitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_107.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-107.5 § 20A-2-107.5. Designating or changing party affiliation -- Regular primary election and presidential primary election -- Voting in primaries of multiple parties prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_107.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-108 § 20A-2-108. Driver license or state identification card registration form -- Transmittal of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_108.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-201 § 20A-2-201. Registering to vote at office of county clerk.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 20A-2-202 § 20A-2-202. Registration by mail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T20A_S20A_2_202.md)

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